Michael Phillips murder trial: Updates from Teesside Crown Court as seven men stand accused of killing
Jurors will continue to hear evidence at Teesside Crown Court on Wednesday, January 29 as seven men stand trial for the murder of Michael Phillips.
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Mr Phillips, 39, died on Monday, June 10 last year after being attacked in a property in the town's Rydal Street. He suffered more than 50 injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Seven men deny his murder. They are: Lee Darby, 32, of Ridley Court; Neil Elliott, 44, of Briarfield Close; Gary Jackson, 31, of The Darlings in Hart Village; John Musgrave, 54, of Wordsworth Avenue; Sean Musgrave, 30, also of Wordsworth Avenue; Anthony Small, 40, of Rydal Street, and Craig Thorpe, 36, of Young Street. Refresh for updates from Wednesday’s hearing.